Reference Interval:
Negative - No virus isolated.
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The viruses that can be isolated by culture include: adenovirus, cytomegalovirus, enteroviruses, herpes simplex virus, influenza A & B, parainfluenza types 1, 2, 3, RSV, and varicella-zoster virus. HOWEVER, VIRUS SPECIFIC TESTS ARE RECOMMENDED AND ARE LISTED BELOW.
The following tests are standard of care for diagnosing viral infection in CSF specimens:
Cytomegalovirus by PCR (0060040)
Enterovirus Detection by RT-PCR (0050249)
Epstein-Barr Virus by PCR (0050246)
Herpes Simplex Virus by PCR (0060041)
Varicella-Zoster Virus by PCR (0060042)
The following tests are recommended for detecting a specific virus in specimens other than CSF. If a specific virus is suspected, please indicate the virus on the test request.
1. Cytomegalovirus. Refer to Cytomegalovirus Rapid Culture (ARUP test code 0065004 ).
2. Human metapneumovirus (hMPV). hMPV can be detected by DFA staining or nucleic acid testing. Refer to Human Metapneumovirus by DFA (ARUP test code 0060779) and Respiratory Viruses DFA (ARUP test code 0060289), or Human Metapneumovirus by RT-PCR (ARUP test code 0060784).
3. Measles virus. Refer to Measles (Rubeola) Virus Culture (ARUP test code 0065055).
4. Mumps virus. Refer to Mumps Virus Culture (ARUP test code 0065056).
5. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Refer to Respiratory Syncytial Virus DFA (ARUP test code 0060288 ).
6. Respiratory viruses. Refer to Respiratory Viruses DFA (ARUP test code 0060289). This test may be requested in conjunction with the culture test. Refer to Respiratory Viruses DFA with Reflex to Viral Culture (ARUP test code 0060281).
7. Varicella-zoster virus. Refer to Varicella-Zoster Virus DFA with Reflex to Varicella-Zoster Virus Culture (ARUP test code 0060282).
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| CPT Code(s): |
87252 Tissue culture
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Cross References: |
Adenovirus Culture (Viral Culture), Coxsackie Virus Culture (Viral Culture), Culture, Viral (Viral Culture), Echovirus Culture (Viral Culture), Enterovirus Culture (Viral Culture), Parainfluenza Virus 1, 2, 3 Culture (Viral Culture), Poliovirus Culture (Viral Culture), Respiratory Virus Culture (Viral Culture), Viral Culture, Enteric (Viral Culture), Viral Culture, Respiratory (Viral Culture) |
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